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Cold frame made from wood and recycled windows
The days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer, and many of us have started our first seeds. Even still, summer feels so far away! There are ways to extend the growing season...
Modern, large-scale agriculture operations utilize various machines and technologies to provide products to consumers. Greenhouses are among the resources used to help plants thrive.
Greenhouses are not a new phenomenon, even if today's incarnations have technological upgrades over their ancestors...
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Lilacs blooming out of season are referred to as being "remontant." Photo: Allan Paul Eilen
This year, as last year, Extension had a fair number of calls and emails from homeowners asking why they have seen lilacs blooming in late...
The arrival of spring and summer is typically welcomed with open arms. Warm air, green grass, colorful flowers, and, of course, vacations are just a few of the many reasons to celebrate spring and summer.
Spring and summer also marks the return of allergy season. According to the American College...
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After the first couple of warm sunny days in March, we start to get the emails. “Is it still okay to prune my oak trees, or should I be concerned about oak wilt?”
I’m always happy to respond to these emails. It shows that the homeowners...
April is synonymous with many things. Many people get their first glimpse of spring blooms in April, while families of faith look forward to gathering for Passover and Easter. Sports fans may welcome the return of professional baseball in April, while scholastic athletes may associate April with...
A phenomenon called "cabin fever" tends to set in around late autumn or in midwinter. Long hours of darkness coupled with cold, inclement weather often is a recipe for increased time spent indoors. For people who live alone, the effects of cabin fever might be more pronounced.
In addition to...